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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1949
Page
6
Report from a conference in Mill W Va discusses teen driving risks and the influence of parents. It notes a rise in fatal traffic accidents among ages 15 to 24 and examines show off driving, souped up cars, and alcohol. Hollywood spotlight follows with a tale of a wealthy film figure and his dog palace.
The Concord coach, a Notre Dame and Navy alumnus, has led his teams to 15 straight wins and 1,204 points over six seasons. He plans to stay in Concord, with a storied record including two league titles and multiple shutouts, facing strong rivals like Chelmsford and Lexington.
The affair is run by the Ladies Sodality and the Name Society with over 150 prizes including chickens fruits and cider. A large parish committee is at work on the details for the Thanksgiving event.
PTA members finalize a plan to streamline services for residents who wish to be served. The group aims to crystallize poll results into a clear roadmap, outlining next steps and responsibilities for the Concord community.
Town meeting seeks approval to accept Evelyn M Buck bequest and to fund a Hershey key rink project at Percy A Rideout Playground along Laws Brook Road. Other articles consider using $1000 from treasury for Chapter 90 construction repaid by state or county allotment.
A trade board meeting opened with a brief address and photos from Concord High School football, noting Concord won the game 18 to 14 in a close contest.
Refreshments were served by Mrs. Ivan Johnson and Mrs. Ralph Hemenway after a den mothers training course at Waltham North Junior High School Pack 33 ran a program led by den mother Mrs. Fred Oliver Jr and den dad Fred Oliver Sr with den chief Fred Oliver Jr.
A local meeting titled Home Slick Acton aired on radio and drew attendees Monday afternoon at 2. Cleon Phelps served as chairman guiding the discussion and activities.
A letter argues converting the Y's Tavern in Concord into a civic hospitality center. It proposes housing exhibits from the S. S. Concord, creating a visitor information hub, and offering meeting rooms, rest rooms, and spaces for civic groups while examining feasibility and financing.
Miss Margaret Shea presided at the Acton Catholic Women’s Guild regular meeting held at the hall. Joseph Shea of Ford presented an illustrated talk. Frances Aley was the hostess, assisted by Mrs Raymond.
The Ladies' Circle of the West Acton Baptist church gathered Wednesday evening at Mrs. Doris Linto's home in North Acton for a regular meeting.
The parish invites attendees for Great Vespers Saturday at 6 pm and Divine Liturgy Sunday at 10 15 am on November 13. On November 27 a 10 am Pontifical Liturgy will be led by Bishop Dimitry of Boston and New England, followed by a 2 pm banquet at Knights of Columbus hall with guests and speakers.
Rev C D Richardson Jr leads morning service at 10 45 AM with Sunday School at 9 30 AM and Christian Endeavor at 6 43 PM. Miss ne Derby directs a junior program with Sunday School at 9 30 AM and youth meeting at 7 PM.
The notice lists services at 9 30 a m and 10 45 a m and Sunday mass at 9 15 a m with additional sessions after the school. The parish invites attendees to attend the 11 am main service and notes multiple morning times for worship and church activities.
The notice outlines church activities with starts at 11 30 and 6 30 p m and mentions a high school class at 8 o and junior high at 11 o'clock with Wednesday evening services at Blessed N.
Sunday masses at 9 and 11 o clock with Sunday School after the 9 o'clock mass. Devotions for the dead at 3 p.m. Weekday masses at 8 o'clock with a 7:30 mass. Confessions heard at 7 p.m. Saturday.
Saturday evening aid fall harvest sale at the vestry at 7 30pm led by Rev Jones. Tuesday the 15th Satie aid meeting to be held at 40 Concord Street at the home of Mrs Anite.
Rev Bing J Hama leads Finnish mission at Mae Church with 7 30 program by William Sarvela and B Farrelly solos. Sunday school at 10 a m and Morning Worship in Finnish at 11 a m. Event sponsored by the men.
A fragment notes a Methodist youth gathering titled Revelation of God. The brief mentions a speaker and a focus on faith, youth outreach, and inspirational messages. Further details are unreadable in the clipping.
A fragmentary passage discusses spiritual existence and the indestructible nature of the true self. The text cites a line about forgetting bodily pleasures and pains and references a page number and celestial mercy. The wording implies a devotional, theological meditation.
Rector Mrs Ridout announces Sunday services on November 13 with organist, children's worship at 10 a m, pre school and junior youth events, student communion sermon by Jobhebe, and an evening talk. A November 12 armory event and Western District supper at Christ Church are listed, plus devotional and women’s morning program.
A short notice indicates a gathering by the Young group at the Warren vestry. Details are incomplete but the event is to be held at the vestry with involvement by local youths.
Sunday School at 9:30 in the morning service at 11. Sermon by the pastor. High School Young People meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday November 17 at 1:30 for choir rehearsal. Sunday November 20 at 11 a.m. Seeters visit Vass.
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